Job ID: 300528

Business Development and Partnership Associate

Assist Development Foundation

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Apply by: 20 Aug 2026

Relevant Sectors

Fundraising, Business Development, Grants Writer

Private Sector, Corporate Social Responsibility

Looking for a dynamic professionals with 1-2 years of experience who will manage business development, Lead Generation partnerships development, Networking, project acquisition and Client Management in the form of CSR grants and consulting projects from Corporates, Foundations, Philanthropist International Financial Institutions and Multilateral agencies .

Key Responsibilities
• Conduct market research and identify potential clients and donors.
• Pursue and cultivate key partnerships with various local stakeholders, and maintain relationships with current and potential clients.
• Create new business/partnership opportunities by presenting our capability, expertise, and experience in achieving social impact (Services and Original Social Actions).
• Achieve the above through activities including presenting, negotiating, contracting, and reporting in accordance with our client/donor requirements.
• Establish linkages with beneficiary groups and community partners to facilitate effective implementation by the project team.
• Support and conceptualization and implementation of business development strategy with the team.
• Attend and represent the organization at online and offline meetings, events, and conferences to grow the brand recognition and awareness of ASSIST.
• Collaborate & support other business units of the organization based on the requirements.

Requirements
• At least a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Sales, Marketing, or other similar courses.
• Keen interest in development work and being part of creating sustainable impact
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with creative bent and commercial • awareness.
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills, with a proficiency in negotiating.
• Strong organizational skills, particularly in attention to detail, time management, and coordination of multiple clients simultaneously.
• Highly professional attitude, responsible, independent, able to work in fast-paced environments and meet urgent deadlines
• Adapt at analyzing, breaking down, organizing, and articulating complex ideas, concept, and instructions in written and verbal mediums
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Suite and other relevant software.

Job Email ID:

vaishnavi.saravanan(at)assistasia.org